Smart Home News

Below are some blogs that I follow that have interesting information.

The Ambient

  • by Paul Lamkin
    LG has officially launched the highly anticipated Xbox app on its range of smart TVs; providing users with direct access to Xbox cloud gaming services on their TV screens, without the need for an actual console. The rollout, in over 25 countries, will let LG smart TV owners to stream a vast library of Xbox […]
  • by Paul Lamkin
    Back in January, at CES 2025, Aqara unveiled an avalanche of new devices, with the likes of the Panel Hub S1 and the Presence Multi-Sensor FP300 stealing most of the headlines. However, it’s the Aqara Hub M100 that may prove to be the biggest hit from the CES launch bonanza, as it offers an incredibly […]
  • by Paul Lamkin
    Forget drilling holes and running wires… smart security specialist Lorex just announced a home security camera that powers up the second you twist it into a regular light socket. The new Lorex 2K Wi-Fi Lightbulb Camera, which also doubles up as a smart(ish) light too, so you’re not giving up a socket and going dark. […]
  • by Paul Lamkin
    Arlo has started rolling out Apple Home integration for its Essential Second-Generation lineup; a long-awaited update for iOS users who’ve been staring at their Home apps wondering when, or if, their Arlo gear would ever show up. The new compatibility means that the likes of the Arlo Essential 2K Video Doorbell, 2K Indoor Camera, and […]
  • by Paul Lamkin
    Outdoor solar lighting usually comes with a tradeoff… when the clouds roll in, your lights go dim. But Linkind, which is part of the AiDot smart home ecosystem, is aiming to change that with its new SL5C Smart Solar Spotlight, which the Korean company tells us is the first consumer-grade outdoor light to use Maximum […]